Career Pathways in the
Healthcare Industry
If you have a passion for helping people and an interest in problem solving, you are a good candidate for the fast-growing healthcare industry. Whether you are one-on-one with patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare is one of the most in-demand fields with plenty of jobs and opportunities.
Job Opportunities Training Pathways | Download PDF
First
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Bill and Account Collectors | $10.89 | |
| Data Entry Keyers | $13.01 |
Next
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job work experience
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $11.20 | |
| Home Health Aides | $10.75 | |
| Medical Assistants | $13.62 | |
| Childcare Workers | $9.34 |
Later
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians and Surgeons | $97.51 | |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $54.80 | |
| Physician Assistants | $46.63 | |
| Mental Health Counselors | $18.82 |
Training Pathways Job Opportunities | Download PDF
First
Programs are middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Academy | ||
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Health Science Academy Sports Medicine Academy |
Booker T. Washington High School | |
|
Health Professions Academy Sports Medicine Academy |
Pensacola High School | |
| Health Science Academy | Tate High School | |
|
Pre-professional Nursing Sports Medicine Academy Biomedical Sciences Academy Academy of Critical Care & Emergency Medicine |
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology |
Next
Programs are certifications, technical programs or 2-year degrees
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
|
Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Emergency Medical Technician |
George Stone Technical Center | |
|
Practical Nursing Medical Administrative Specialist Pharmacy Technician |
Locklin Tech* | |
|
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Practical Nursing Vocational Certificate |
Pensacola State College | |
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CompTIA Health Care IT Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Health Informatics |
University of West Florida |
Later
Programs are bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institutions/School | |
|---|---|---|
|
B.S. Nursing B.A.S. Supervision and Administration |
Pensacola State College | |
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Biochemistry Biology (MS and BS) Biology, Pre-professional (pre-vet, pre-med & pre-dental) Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Sciences Community Health Education (MS and BS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Exercise Science Exercise Science, Fitness & Conditioning Health Care Administration Health Care Professional Health Leisure and Exercise Science (MS) Health Sciences Master of Science, Nursing Nursing: RN to BSN Pre-Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Sciences Psychology Public Health (MS) |
University of West Florida |
*Located in Santa Rosa County
** Program Coming Soon
Organized by Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
Sources
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics - September 2014
Primary Data Collection - Greater Pensacola Chamber